Portable power charger kit for wirelessly recharging electronic devices

ABSTRACT

A portable power charging kit includes a portable power charging unit comprising a charger housing and a unit of clothing adapted for receiving the portable power charging unit and for aligning the portable power charging unit to an electronic device to be recharged.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No.14/934,511, filed Nov. 6, 2015, which claims priority to U.S.Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/076,017, filed Nov. 6, 2014,each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND Technical Field

The present disclosure generally relates to a portable power chargingkit, and more particularly relates to a portable charger kit forcharging electronic devices in active, on-the-go situations in a varietyof manners, including via direct connection or via wireless powertransmission.

Background of the Invention

Present day consumers typically own several electronic devicesspecifically designed for portability and on-the-go use, including, forexample, a mobile phone or smart phone, a portable music player like aniPod® or an MP3 player, a tablet, a portable gaming unit, a camera, andthe like. Each of these devices requires frequent recharging. Suchelectronic devices typically utilize a cable for connecting the deviceto a power source, such as a wall outlet, a car charger, an airplanecharger, or a computer. However, a separate cable is usually requiredfor each power source. Moreover, different electronic devices oftenutilize different connection ports and interfaces such that a singlecharging cable is not compatible with multiple devices. Accordingly, atech-savvy consumer, with several electronic devices, will usually havemultiple charging cables to keep track of. Even then, the consumer maybe without sufficient power to recharge a phone due to bad weather or apower outage, or may not always be in a place where a power source isreadily available, or even if so, may not have the appropriate cable oradapter available to use with a particular power source. In manyon-the-go scenarios, it is desirable to ensure that one's electronicdevices have ample charge, especially in potential emergency situations,so that a phone call can be made from a smart phone when needed.Accordingly, a portable battery charger is advantageous to rechargeelectronic devices when a standard external power source is not readilyavailable.

Portable power chargers exist that permit recharging of electronicdevices when a standard power source is not readily available. Forexample, portable power chargers are illustrated and described inco-pending U.S. application Ser. Nos. 13/571,992, filed Aug. 10, 2012,and Ser. No. 13/682,985, filed Nov. 21, 2012, which share commoninventors with the present application and which are incorporated hereinby reference. Many of these portable charger devices typically require acharging cable to connect the device in need of recharging to theportable battery charger. While this direct connection is advantageousin most on-the-go scenarios, especially when the user is “at rest”, suchas in a car or at a restaurant, charging an electronic device bydirectly connecting it to the portable battery charger occasionally hasits disadvantages, such as when the user is in motion, for example,running, hiking, skiing or biking. In such active, on-the-go situations,the charging cable can easily be dislodged from either the electronicdevice, or the portable battery charging, or both, which will inhibitthe charging process. Indeed, it is in these types of situations whereit is extremely important for an electronic device, such as a cellphone,has enough charge. For example, when skiing or hiking, or in a locationthat is remote, it is important to have some charge on a cellphone incase of an emergency, such as being stranded or hurt. If there is nocharge, then it will be difficult to contact someone for help.Additionally, if the user thought that the electronic device was beingcharged and wasn't aware that the charging cable got snagged andunplugged, they may be without a charge when one is most needed.

Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a means of recharging electronicdevices for such active, on-the-go situations, where the user doesn'tneed to worry about the charging process, or continually stop doing whatthey are doing to check to make sure the charging connection hasn't beenbroken (e.g., a cable came unplugged).

Wireless power chargers have been introduced to the market, especiallyfor mobile electronic devices, that have provided additional approachesto recharging portable electronic devices. One such portable wirelesspower charger is shown and described in co-pending U.S. application Ser.No. 14/220,524, filed Mar. 20, 2014, which shares common inventors withthe present application and which is incorporated herein by reference.Such wireless power transmission devices have been developed inconnection with wireless charging standardization efforts, including bythe Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), which have led to the adoption ofdevices that permit recharging of electronic devices without the use ofseparate chargers for each device. More particularly, the WPC hasintroduced the Qi wireless charging standard. Qi, which translates to“vital energy,” takes its name from the Chinese concept of intangibleflow of power and utilizes magnetic coil induction to transmit a chargefrom a transmitter to a receiver via a magnetic field.

Commonly, a wireless power transmission device utilizing magnetic coilinduction includes a charging mat that must be connected to an externalpower source, such as a wall socket or a car charger socket, in order totransmit power wirelessly. The charging mat includes a transmitterhaving a coil. When a current is passed through the transmitter coil, amagnetic field is generated and transmitted to an electronic deviceplaced on the charging mat. Such a device, in order to be wirelesslycharged via the charging mat, must include a receiver having a coil,typically connected to the internal battery of the electronic device.When the electronic device is placed on an energized charging mat in aparticular location, the receiver receives the wirelessly transmittedpower in the form of a magnetic field, which induces a voltage in thereceiver coil that can be used to power the electronic device or chargethe internal battery of such a device.

In accordance with such wireless charging technology, it is important toensure that the device in need of a charge is properly aligned with thewireless transmitter of the power charger. In active, on-the-gosituations, such as skiing, biking, running or hiking, it may bedifficult to ensure such a wireless connection is maintained.Accordingly, there is a need for such a system and device where wirelesscharging capabilities can be used without affecting the chargingprocess.

Various drawbacks of prior art wireless power chargers have beenidentified. For example, such wireless chargers are not easily portableand require connection to an external power source for operation. Suchexternal power sources are often not readily available, which makes thecharger useless for on-the-go use. Additionally, some charging matdesigns are often too small to be able to charge more than oneelectronic device at the same time. As noted, some wireless chargingmats require a device to be placed in a particular spot—e.g., a Qispot—where the transmitter and receiver coils must be aligned in orderfor a charge to be transmitted. Increasing the size of the charging matmay be undesirable, as it may take up too much space or be aestheticallyunpleasing.

With traditional power sources, such as those noted above, it is oftendifficult to charge multiple devices at the same time, especially whereeach device requires a separate charging cable. For example, a carcharger port may only handle a single cable at a time. Adaptor devicesare available on the market for connecting multiple devices to a powersource at the same time—for example, a two-to-one or three-to-one carcharger splitter. However, such adapters are often only compatible withcertain interfaces. Moreover, such adapters are separate from portablepower sources and tend to be bulky.

Similarly, connection interface attachments are also available foradapting a charging cable for use with a variety of devices forrecharging from a power source, each requiring a different interfaceconnection. However, such attachments are usually separate small pieces,and therefore difficult to keep track of when not in use. Further, useof such attachments does not solve the problem presented by the need tocharge multiple devices at the same time, from the same power source, asoftentimes, only one attachment can be used with a charging cable at atime.

Further, some portable charger devices will not permit recharging fromthe charger when the charger is itself being recharged or connected toan external power source. Such devices require the charger unit to bedisconnected from a power source before a charge will be passed on to adevice connected to the charger, or require the charger unit to be fullycharged first before any device connected to the charger unit can thenbe recharged.

In view of the foregoing, there is a need for a portable power chargerkit that can be used to charge a variety of electronic devices,including but not limited to smart phones, mobile phones, data tablets,music players, cameras, camcorders, gaming units, e-books, Bluetoothheadsets and earpieces, GPS devices, and the like, either individuallyor simultaneously in various combinations. Additionally, there is a needfor such a charger kit that is portable, has a compact size, and is easyto use in various conditions and locations to charge one or moreelectronic devices simultaneously, including but not limited to in ahouse or office, a car or an airplane, as well as in active, on-the-gosituations, such as running, hiking, biking and skiing, withoutcompromising operation and performance. Still further, there is a needfor a portable charger kit that can be recharged from an external powersource or from a wireless power transmission device, providing increaseflexibility and convenience of use for the portable charger. Stillfurther, there is a need for a portable charger that can recharge itsinternal battery from an external power source or a wireless chargingdevice at the same time as an electronic device connected to thecharger, either directly or wirelessly, is being recharged by or via thecharger unit. Still further, there is a need for a portable charger unitfor such a kit in a compact size that has increased functionality for auser requiring a portable source of power. Accordingly, an aspect of thepresent disclosure is to provide a portable charger kit that improvesupon conventional power chargers currently on the market and thatovercomes the problems and drawbacks associated with such prior artpower chargers and portable power chargers.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present disclosure, a portable power charger kitis provided for charging one or more portable electronic devices. Ingeneral, a portable power charger kit in accordance with the presentdisclosure includes a portable power charger unit having an internalrechargeable battery unit for connecting to and recharging one or moreelectronic devices, as necessary, and wireless power transmissioncomponents, such as a receiver and a transmitter, for recharging thecharger unit as well as electronic devices via wireless powertransmission methods. The portable charger kit may also include at leastone connector cable for connecting the power charger unit with anexternal power source, or at least one electronic device, or both.Similarly, the portable charger unit may also include at least one powerconnection port for connecting the power charger unit with an externalpower source, or at least one electronic device, or both.

In an aspect of the present disclosure, the charger unit comprises acharger housing with at least one power connection port that canfunction as a power input, a power output, or both. A rechargeableinternal battery is disposed within the charger housing and isoperatively connected with the power connection port for providing anelectrical charge from an external power source for recharging theinternal battery when the charger unit is connected to the power sourcevia the power connection port (acting as a power input) and/or forcharging other electronic devices from the internal battery via thepower connection port (acting as a power output). The charger unit isportable as a result of the small size of the housing. Despite the smallsize of the unit, the power capacity is very high so that the chargercan accommodate multiple electronic devices at the same time.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, a charger unit withwireless transmission components, such as both a transmitter and areceiver, can be embedded or incorporated into the fabric of a unit ofclothing, for example sewn into the fabric lining a pocket of the unitof clothing, for recharging electronic devices placed within the pocket.In such an embodiment, the charging unit can itself be rechargedwhenever the article of clothing is placed in proximity to a wirelesscharging device. For example, a charging unit that is embedded into ajacket pocket can be recharged when the jacket is hung up with itspocket in proximity to a wall-mounted wireless charging device.Additionally, the pocket or other portion of the unit of clothing caninclude an opening through which a charging cable can be fed for directcharging of the charging unit.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, the charger unit includes awireless transmitter operatively connected to the internal battery fortransmitting a power charge to an electronic device having a wirelessreceiver. The charger unit may further include a wireless receiveroperatively connected to the internal battery for receiving a powercharge from a power source having a wireless transmitter. In embodimentsof the charger unit including both a wireless transmitter and a wirelessreceiver, the charger unit can both be charged wirelessly, for example,when placed on a wireless power transmission device (e.g., wirelesscharging mat), and charge other devices wirelessly, for example, when adevice is placed on the charger housing.

The portable power charger kit in accordance with the present disclosurealso comprises a unit of clothing provided with at least two pre-alignedpockets, one designated for the portable power charger unit and onedesignated for an electronic device preferably pre-equipped with awireless receiver for charging via wireless transmission means. Thefirst pocket—designated for the portable charger unit—is especiallysized to the shape and size of the charger unit so that the position ofthe charger unit, and thus the wireless transmitter contained therein,is known. The second pocket—designated for an electronic device in needof recharging (e.g., smart phone)—is designed to align the electronicdevice so that it can be recharged by wireless means even in active,on-the-go situations. That is, when the user is moving about, theelectronic device is maintained in alignment with the power charger unitso that the electronic device can recharge and be usable when needed,especially in a possible emergency situation.

In embodiments of the present disclosure, the unit of clothing can be ajacket, a sweatshirt, a shirt, pants or shorts. The pockets may includestraps secured by known fasteners, such as snaps, buttons, tabs, clasps,hook-and-loop fasteners, or the like, to further secure the powercharger unit and the electronic device(s) in place during on-the-goactivity. The first and second pockets are separated by a wall of fabricthat will not inhibit the charging process. This wall of fabric mayfurther include an opening through which a charging cable may be fed fordirect charging of the electronic device (if the device is not equippedwith an appropriate wireless receiver) or for directly charging anadditional electronic device while a first device is being chargedthrough wireless means.

In certain embodiments, the first pocket may be accessible through anopening on the interior of the unit of clothing, while the second pocketis accessible through an opening on the exterior of the unit ofclothing. Alternatively, both pockets may be accessed through a commonopening, either on the interior or the exterior of the unit of clothing.Such openings can be closed through known means, such as by zippers,buttons, flaps, hook-and-loop fasteners, and the like, to further securethe devices within their respective pockets.

In additional embodiments of the portable power charger kit inaccordance with the present disclosure, the kit may comprise a bag,backpack, tote or purse having the two pocket set-up such as describedabove.

In embodiments of the present disclosure, the power connection port cancomprise a female port adapted for receiving a complementary maleconnection interface of a standard charging cable, which connects at anopposite end to a portable electronic device. In other embodiments, thepower connection port can be a charging cable attached to the chargerhousing and preferably stored within the charger housing when not inuse. In preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, the chargerunit includes both wireless charging capabilities, and direct chargingconnectivity.

In additional embodiments of the charger unit of the present disclosure,one or more connector cables, each having a respective connectioninterface, is attached to the charger housing and operatively connectedto a respective power connection port of the charger unit. Preferably,the charger housing includes one or more cavity in which each connectorcable may be stored, when not in use, and from which each connectorcable may be removed when needed for recharging an electronic device. Ina more preferable embodiment of the charger unit, the unit includesmultiple connector cables each with a respective storage cavity formedin the charger housing, thereby permitting multiple electronic devicesto be charged by the charger unit simultaneously.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the charger unit mayfurther comprise a controller or processing unit, which can controlwireless and direct connectivity with the charger unit, keep track ofthe capacity level of the battery unit, store data or provide a conduitmeans by which data can be exchanged between electronic devices, such asbetween a smart phone and a computer.

These and other objects, features and advantages of the presentdisclosure will become apparent in light of the detailed description ofembodiments thereof, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a portable power charger kitin accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates in a partial cutaway view a portable power chargerunit for use in the portable power charger kit of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 illustrates a partial break-away view of unit of clothing adaptedfor receiving and aligning the portable power charger unit of FIG. 2 andan electronic device in need of a charge.

FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of theportable power charger kit of FIG. 1 with the portable power chargerunit of FIG. 2 and an electronic device in need of a charge.

FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of theportable power charger kit of FIG. 1 with the portable power chargerunit of FIG. 2 and two electronic devices in need of a charge, one beingwirelessly charged from the charger unit and the other being directlycharged from the charger unit via a charging cable.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

A portable power charger kit 100 in accordance with an embodiment of thepresent disclosure is shown in FIGS. 1-5. The portable power charger kit100, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, generally comprises a portablepower charger unit 102 and a unit of clothing 104 adapted for receivingthe charger unit 102 and aligning it with an electronic device 106 inneed of a charge. The unit of clothing 104 may be a jacket, sweatshirt,shirt, pants or shorts such as commonly worn by a person involved in anactive, on-the-go activity, such as running, hiking, biking or skiing.As discussed further below and shown in various embodiments in FIGS. 4and 5, the unit of clothing 104 includes a multi-pocket system 108designed for holding, positioning and securing the portable powercharger unit 102 and an electronic device 106 in place for chargingduring an active, on-the-go activity. In alternate embodiments of thepresent disclosure, the unit of clothing 104 may be replaced by a bag,backpack, tote, purse or the like without departing from the principlesand spirit of the present disclosure.

The portable charger unit 102 for the kit 100 of the present disclosuregenerally includes a rechargeable internal battery unit 110 disposedwithin a charger housing 112. The power charger unit 102, as generallyillustrated in FIG. 2, is designed for portability and convenienton-the-go use to recharge one or more portable electronic devices 106.The power charger unit 102 is also designed for easy and flexiblerecharging of the internal battery 110 from a variety of power sourcesso that it can be easily charged up to have sufficient battery capacitywhen it is needed to recharge a portable electronic device 106.

Referring to FIG. 2, the charger unit 102 has a disk-shape though othershapes and sizes may be used without departing from the spirit andprinciples of the present disclosure. The internal battery unit 110 ofthe portable power charger unit 102 is capable of being recharged in avariety of manners, including via direct connection with an externalpower source via a power input connector cable provided with the chargerunit 102, via direct connection with an external power source via aseparate connector cable that engages a power input connection port 114provided on the charger housing 112, or via wireless power transmissionmeans. A portable power charger in accordance with the presentdisclosure can include any or all of these recharging features invarious combinations without departing from the principles and spirit ofthe present disclosure.

Similarly, the power charger unit 102 can be used to recharge one ormore portable electronic devices 106 in a variety of manners, includingvia direct connection with an electronic device 106 via a power outputconnector cable provided with the charger unit 102, via directconnection with an electronic device 106 via a separate connector cable118 that engages a power output connection port 120 provided on thecharger housing 112, or via wireless power transmission means. Aportable power charger in accordance with the present disclosure caninclude any or all of these recharging features in various combinationswithout departing from the principles and spirit of the presentdisclosure.

As noted, the portable power charger unit 102 is equipped withcomponents for wireless power transmission, both from an external powersource, such as a wireless charging mat as is known in the art, and toan electronic device 106. In this regard, the power charger unit 102includes a wireless transmitter 122 for transmitting a charge to anelectronic device 106 and a wireless receiver (not shown) for receivinga charge from a wireless charging mat or power transmitting device.

The wireless transmitter 122 of the power charger unit 102 generallycomprises a magnetic induction coil operatively connected to theinternal battery unit 110. When the charger unit 102 is positionedwithin the multi-pocket system 108, as further described below, awireless transmission area generally aligned with the transmitter coilis positioned at a known location within the unit of clothing 104. Whenan electronic device 106 that includes a wireless receiver is alignedwith the wireless transmission area, a magnetic field generated by thetransmitter is transmitted to the electronic device 106, where a voltageis induced to power the electronic device 106 or recharge its internalbattery. In this regard, it is advantageous for optimal charging thatthe designated wireless transmission area is known to the user. Thisalso facilitates proper alignment and wireless charging in active,on-the-go situations and activities. A power indicator may be providedto indicate that an electronic device 106 is being wirelessly chargedfrom the power charger.

In an embodiment of the charger unit 102, the charger housing 112includes the input power connection port 114 in the form of a micro-USBinput for directly charging the internal battery 110 of the charger unit102, and also includes an output power connection port 120 in the formof a USB output for directly charging an electronic device 106 from theinternal battery 110 of the charger unit 102, as needed.

As discussed above, the portable power charger kit 100 in accordancewith the present disclosure also comprises a unit of clothing 104. Asillustrated in FIGS. 3-5, the unit of clothing 104 is provided with amulti-pocket system 108 that includes at least two pre-aligned pockets124, 126. A first pocket 124 is designated for the portable powercharger unit 102 and a second pocket 126 is designated for theelectronic device 106, which preferably is pre-equipped with a wirelessreceiver for charging via wireless transmission means. The first pocket124—designated for the portable charger unit 102—is especially sized tothe shape and size of the charger unit 102 so that the position of thecharger unit 102, and thus the wireless transmitter 122 containedtherein, is known. The first pocket 124 may include a first set ofstraps 125 secured by known fasteners, such as snaps, buttons, tabs,clasps, hook-and-loop fasteners, or the like, to further secure thepower charger unit 102 in place during on-the-go activity. The secondpocket 126—designated for the electronic device 106 in need ofrecharging (e.g., smart phone)—is designed to align the electronicdevice 106 with the transmission area of the charger unit 102 so thatthe electronic device 106 can be recharged by wireless means even inactive, on-the-go situations. That is, when the user is moving about,the electronic device 106 is maintained in alignment with the powercharger unit 102 so that the electronic device 106 can recharge and beusable when needed, especially in a possible emergency situation. Thesecond pocket 126 may include a second set of straps 127 secured byknown fasteners, such as snaps, buttons, tabs, clasps, hook-and-loopfasteners, or the like, much like the first pocket 124, to furthersecure the electronic device 106 in place during on-the-go activity.

In certain embodiments of the unit of clothing 104, such as illustratedin FIGS. 3-5, the first pocket 124 and second pocket 126 are separatedby a wall of fabric 130 that will not inhibit the charging process. Thewall of fabric 130 may be a separate panel formed within a larger pocketto define the first pocket 124 and the second pocket 126 (FIG. 4).Alternatively, the wall of fabric 130 may be part of the unit ofclothing 104, with separate pockets formed on either side thereof (FIG.5). This wall of fabric 130 may further include an opening 132 throughwhich a charging cable may be fed for direct charging of the electronicdevice 106 (if the device is not equipped with an appropriate wirelessreceiver) or for directly charging an additional electronic device 136while a first device is being charged through wireless means, such as isillustrated in FIG. 5.

In certain embodiments, the wall of fabric 130 may incorporate amulti-layer functional fabric as disclosed in co-pending and commonlyowned U.S. Provisional Application 62/232,013 filed Sep. 24, 2015, whichis incorporated herein by reference. Further, an RF-protective layer ofthe wall of fabric 130 may be configured to couple with an inductivepower transmitter so as to extend its range, i.e. either to wirelesslyrecharge the portable power charger unit 102 from an external source orto enhance wireless charging of the electronic device 106 from theadjacent portable power charger unit 102.

In certain embodiments, the first pocket 124 may be accessible throughan opening on the interior of the unit of clothing 104, while the secondpocket 146 is accessible through an opening on the exterior of the unitof clothing 104 (FIG. 5). Alternatively, both pockets may be accessedthrough a common opening, either on the interior or the exterior of theunit of clothing 104 (FIG. 4). Such openings can be closed through knownmeans, such as by zippers, buttons, flaps, hook-and-loop fasteners, andthe like, to further secure the devices within their respective pockets.

In alternate embodiments, a charger unit with wireless transmissioncomponents, such as both a transmitter and a receiver, can be embeddedor incorporated into the fabric of a unit of clothing, for example sewninto the fabric lining a pocket of the unit of clothing, for rechargingelectronic devices placed within the pocket. In such an embodiment, thecharging unit can itself be recharged whenever the article of clothingis placed in proximity to a wireless charging device. For example, acharging unit that is embedded into a jacket pocket can be rechargedwhen the jacket is hung up with its pocket in proximity to awall-mounted wireless charging device. Additionally, the pocket or otherportion of the unit of clothing can include an opening through which acharging cable can be fed for direct charging of the charging unit.

In other embodiments, a portable power charging unit comprises a chargerhousing, a rechargeable battery within the charger housing, and awireless power transmitter. A bag is adapted for receiving the portablepower charging unit, within a multi-pocket system. The multi-pocketsystem includes a first pocket and a second pocket. The first pocket issized to the shape of the portable power charging unit such that whenthe portable power charging unit is located within the first pocket theposition of the portable power charging unit is known. The second pocketis configured to align an electronic device with the wireless powertransmitter of the portable power charging unit.

While the present disclosure has been illustrated and described withrespect to a particular embodiment thereof, it should be appreciated bythose of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications to thisdisclosure may be made without departing from the spirit and scope ofthe present disclosure.

What is claimed is:
 1. A portable power charging kit comprising: aportable power charging unit comprising a charger housing, arechargeable battery within the charger housing, and a wireless powertransmitter; and a bag adapted for receiving the portable power chargingunit, comprising a multi-pocket system, wherein the multi-pocket systemcomprises a first pocket and a second pocket, wherein the first pocketis sized to the shape of the portable power charging unit such that whenthe portable power charging unit is located within the first pocket theposition of the portable power charging unit is know, and wherein thesecond pocket is configured to align an electronic device placed withinthe second pocket with the wireless power transmitter of the portablepower charging unit.
 2. The portable power charging kit of claim 1,wherein the portable power charging unit comprises a power inputconnector cable, and wherein the rechargeable internal battery isconfigured to be recharged via direct connection with an external powersource via the power input connector cable.
 3. The portable powercharging kit of claim 1, wherein the charger housing comprises a powerconnection port, and wherein the rechargeable internal battery isconfigured to be recharged via direct connection with an external powersource via a separate connector cable that engages the power connectionport.
 4. The portable power charging kit of claim 1, further comprisinga wireless receiver, wherein the rechargeable internal battery isconfigured to be recharged by wireless power transmission.
 5. Theportable power charging kit of claim 1, wherein the portable powercharging unit comprises a power output connector cable, and wherein theportable power charging unit is configured to recharge an electronicdevice via direct connection with the electronic device via the poweroutput connector cable.
 6. The portable power charging kit of claim 1,wherein the charger housing comprises a power connection port, andwherein the portable power charging unit is configured to recharge anelectronic device via direct connection with the electronic device via aseparate connector cable that engages the power connection port.
 7. Theportable power charging kit of claim 1, wherein the second pocketcomprises at least one strap configured to secure an electronic device.8. The portable power charging kit of claim 1, wherein the multi-pocketsystem comprises a fabric wall separating the first pocket and secondpocket, and wherein the fabric wall is configured to not inhibit theportable power charging unit from wirelessly charging the electronicdevice.
 9. The portable power charging kit of claim 8, wherein thefabric wall comprises an opening capable of allowing a cable to extendthrough the opening from the first pocket into the second pocket. 10.The portable power charging kit of claim 8, wherein the first pocket isaccessible through a first opening on the interior of the bag, andwherein the second pocket is accessible through a second opening on theexterior of the bag.
 11. The portable power charging kit of claim 8,wherein the first pocket and the second pocket are accessible from acommon opening.
 12. A portable power charging kit comprising: a portablepower charging unit comprising a charger housing having a rechargeablebattery internally disposed therein; and a bag adapted for removablyreceiving the portable power charging unit and for aligning the portablepower charging unit with an electronic device to be recharged.
 13. Theportable power charging kit of claim 12, wherein the portable powercharging unit comprises a power input connector cable, and wherein therechargeable internal battery is configured to be recharged via directconnection with an external power source via the power input connectorcable.
 14. The portable power charging kit of claim 12, wherein thecharger housing comprises a power connection port, and wherein therechargeable internal battery is configured to be recharged via directconnection with an external power source via a separate connector cablethat engages the power connection port.
 15. The portable power chargingkit of claim 12, further comprising a wireless receiver, wherein therechargeable internal battery is configured to be recharged by wirelesspower transmission.
 16. The portable power charging kit of claim 12,wherein the portable power charging unit comprises a power outputconnector cable, and wherein the portable power charging unit isconfigured to recharge an electronic device via direct connection withthe electronic device via the power output connector cable.
 17. Theportable power charging kit of claim 12, wherein the charger housingcomprises a power connection port, and wherein the portable powercharging unit is configured to recharge an electronic device via directconnection with the electronic device via a separate connector cablethat engages the power connection port.
 18. The portable power chargingkit of claim 12, further comprising a wireless transmitter, wherein theportable power charging unit is configured to recharge an electronicdevice via wireless power transmission.
 19. The portable power chargingkit of claim 12, further comprising: a wireless receiver; and a wirelesstransmitter; wherein the rechargeable internal battery is configured tobe recharged by wireless power transmission, and wherein the portablepower charging unit is configured to recharge an electronic device viawireless power transmission.
 20. The portable power charging kit ofclaim 12, where in the bag comprises a multi-pocket system, wherein themulti-pocket system is configured to hold, align and secure the portablepower charging unit and an electronic device in place relative to oneanother for charging.
 21. The portable power charging kit of claim 20,wherein the multi-pocket system comprises: a first pocket; and a secondpocket; wherein the first pocket is sized to the shape of the portablepower charging unit such that when the portable power charging unit islocated within the first pocket the position of the portable powercharging unit is known, and wherein the second pocket is configured toalign an electronic device with a transmission area of the portablepower charging unit for wireless charging.
 22. The portable powercharging kit of claim 21, wherein the second pocket comprises at leastone strap configured to secure an electronic device.
 23. The portablepower charging kit of claim 21, wherein the multi-pocket systemcomprises a fabric wall separating the first pocket and second pocket,and wherein the fabric wall is configured to not inhibit the portablepower charging unit from wirelessly charging the electronic device. 24.The portable power charging kit of claim 23, wherein the fabric wallcomprises an opening capable of allowing a cable to extend through theopening from the first pocket into the second pocket.
 25. The portablepower charging kit of claim 23, wherein the first pocket is accessiblethrough a first opening on the interior of the bag, and wherein thesecond pocket is accessible through a second opening on the exterior ofthe bag.
 26. The portable power charging kit of claim 23, wherein thefirst pocket and the second pocket are accessible from a common opening.